Advanced Search
Advanced Search

Tomb relief fragment

Nubian
Meroitic
270 B.C.–A.D. 320
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe (Beg. N.), Beg. N III

Medium/Technique Sandstone
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21-3-234
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsArchitectural elementsRelief

DescriptionThis fragment depicts a scene in sunk relief and text in raised relief. It is probably part of an offering table, and has two depressed offering areas with offering loaves depicted.
ProvenanceFrom Meroe, Beg. NIII. 1921: Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
(Accession date: )